Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
157, 165, 192, 256, ?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e., 381.
Given series: 157, 165, 192, 256, ?
157 + 23 = 157 + 8 = 165
165 + 33 = 165 + 27 = 192
192 + 43 = 192 + 64 = 256
256 + 53 = 256 + 125 = 381